The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-05
The Henderson Chorus.
TCommunicated.l


1t must be a matter of congratulation to
all right thinking people, that this Asso-
citation has made such marked progress
since its organization. And why, with Wig
orous and united effort, may not Hender-
son become to North Carolina, what Pc
tersburg is to Virginia, great musical
center? This was suggested nearly year
may not be done. / am informed that an
Association similar to ours is about being
organized i'm Oxford, and others will do
the same as the work progresses and there
may soon be pleasant, generous rivalry to
excel with an annual meeting of the cho-
ruseS in General Association, that will
give great life and spirit to musical culture.
And if a little money should be wanting
to accomplish so desirable an end, it ought
to be promptly and cheerfully provided.
We are fully satisfied moreover, that there
are many citizens, who have been so much
pleased at the success already attained,
that they will not feel that they are encOur-
aging a doubtful experiment in contribu-
ting to this worthy enterprise. There are
many good men who are willing enough to
contribute money if they are satisfied that
it will be wisely used.
THE CHILDREN.
A feature of the late entertainment must
have given much pleasure to the public
and this was the Introduction OF the Chill
y.
significance. than mere hour of entertain
ment for children and audience. The re-
markable precision with which they kept
time and the complete control that the
leader had over them with mere move
ment of the hand, are the very first funda-
mental principles that underlie future sue
cess in this beautiful accomplishment.
Any proficient in music will tell you this.
So that it is unquestiOnably wise in every
parent to give their encouragement and i'll
t1uence to such early essential training in
this beautiful art, and certainly they owe
at least debt of gratitude to one who will
faithfully do this work 1t is common
remark, that since the organization of the
Chorus there has been marked improve
ment i'll our church music. II this be so,
who can estimate the happy influence upon
our home music, as we'll as our church
music, that would result to our entire COM
munity in five or ten years, IL thus in our
knowledge of its first principles? And it is
very we'll known by those who have given
attention to the matter that it requires some
years to attain proficiency in music.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Another very natural result will be that
our boys and girls can provide us at any
time III the future pleasant entertainments
in our beautiful town hall, that will be
both innocent and highly refining. Aud
this is matter of the greatest moment to a
community with their children growing up
around them. A practical and significant
remark was made to the writer at the late
concert such training will keep these
children out of worse things" Yes, and
will have refining, elevating influence
over them.
Henderson must feel commendable
pride in the fact that it will be so well
represented in the great Annual Festival
soon to meet in Petersburg.
1t is unfortunately true that such enter
prises have often to make their way against
indifference, prejudice and active opposi-
ton. In our town, large hearted men lay
ences, give their presence::and encourage
ment and with CHATTER of stick and clap of
hand will not let any one suffer for an
encore" OBSERVER.